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April 18, 2025 12:23 PM April 18, 2025 12:23 PM

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Hamas rejects Israel’s ceasefire offer, proposes comprehensive deal for hostage swap

Hamas has rejected Israel’s latest cease-fire offer, instead proposing a comprehensive deal to end the war and exchange all hostages for Palestinian prisoners.   Israel’s proposal included a 45-day truce and the release of 10 hostages. Hamas dismissed it as a partial deal serving Israeli Prime ...

April 18, 2025 12:10 PM April 18, 2025 12:10 PM

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U.S. Air strikes on fuel port in Yemen kill 38 workers, injure 100

U.S. air strikes on a fuel port in western Yemen yesterday killed at least 38 workers and injured more than 100, Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV reported today.   U.S. Central Command said strikes targeted the Ras Isa oil facility in Hodeidah province, aiming to disrupt Houthi revenue sources and were...

April 18, 2025 1:12 PM April 18, 2025 1:12 PM

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Christians across globe observe Good Friday with mourning, devotion

Christians across the globe are observing Good Friday today- one of the most solemn and sacred days in the Christian calendar. Marking the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary, Good Friday is a day of mourning, reflection, and spiritual devotion. Nagaland, a predominantly Christian state...

April 17, 2025 9:02 PM April 17, 2025 9:02 PM

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ECB Cuts Interest Rates to 2.25% Amid Slowing Growth, Trade Tensions

The European Central Bank, ECB today cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 2.25 percent in response to slowing growth and US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Explaining the reason for the rate cut, the governing council of the Frankfurt-based bank said the outlook for growth had deteriorated owi...

April 17, 2025 7:48 PM April 17, 2025 7:48 PM

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Severe Hailstorm Hits Pakistan, Claims 5 Lives and Damages Iconic Faisal Mosque

A powerful hailstorm struck parts of Pakistan, killing at least five people and causing widespread damage in Islamabad, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Golf ball-sized hailstones smashed vehicles and buildings, including Islamabad’s Faisal Mosque. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, flash floods disrupted traffi...

April 17, 2025 1:14 PM April 17, 2025 1:14 PM

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World Art Dubai opens for vibrant artistic exchanges

The Middle East's largest contemporary art fair, World Art Dubai, opened its doors today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, launching four days of vibrant artistic exchange that will run until April 20th.Now in its 11th edition, the fair builds upon last year's milestone 10th anniversary celebration w...

April 17, 2025 1:07 PM April 17, 2025 1:07 PM

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US Fed Chairman warns of lasting economic consequences due to Trump’s tariff policy

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned that Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariff policy is likely to increase inflation, despite the President’s earlier promises to lower prices upon taking office. Speaking at an event hosted by the Economic Club of Chicago last night, Powell noted th...

April 17, 2025 8:50 AM April 17, 2025 8:50 AM

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Nepal: 34 sacks of illegally obtained Shaligram stones confiscated in Mustang

Nepal Police have confiscated 894 kg of shaligram stone packed in 34 white sacks during checks in Mastang. The vehicle carrying Shaligram was going to Jomsom. The collection of large amounts of Shaligrams is prohibited in Nepal. The illegally transported Shaligram was handed over to the Annapurna Co...

April 17, 2025 7:19 AM April 17, 2025 7:19 AM

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Uranium enrichment  non-negotiable, says Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that the principle of his country's uranium enrichment is non-negotiable. According to the official news agency IRNA, he made these remarks in an address to reporters on the sidelines of a cabinet meeting yesterday. He was commenting on certain c...

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